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Africa-Press – Ghana. <\/strong><\/span>The Founder and President of World\u2013Wide Miracle, Rev. Dr. Lawrence Tetteh has said that there is corruption in the church.<\/b><\/p>\n

He noted that like all human institutions, corrupt practices can be found in churches.<\/p>\n

The renowned evangelist made this assertion on TV3\u2019s Hot Issues with Keminni Amanor on the December 31 edition of the programme.<\/p>\n

Answering a question on whether the church is corrupt, Dr Tetteh said, \u201cI think that the world at large is corrupt, not just the church. Certainly, we have instances and pockets of issues that means that we can do better than we do. I am first to admit that in every human institution, there are elements of corruption that must be curbed and until we cleanse those parts, we will be found vulnerable. That is why people are now waking up to it that the wrong must be corrected.\u201d<\/p>\n

On how the church can purge itself of corruption, Dr Tetteh stated that, \u201cWe have the Bible as our guide, we have the word of God to guide us. We need to be careful that we fulfil the scripture.\u201d<\/p>\n

Touching on prophecies, the televangelist urged his colleagues in the prophetic ministry to learn the best ways to deliver their prophetic messages during 31st-night church services.<\/p>\n

He stated that there are prophecies that border on the privacy of individuals, thus should delivered privately.<\/p>\n

\u201cI will admonish my brothers and my sisters in the prophetic ministry not to bring doom prophecies. Don\u2019t go and prophecy somebody is going to die, don\u2019t go and prophecy somebody is going to have an accident. There are certain prophecies that are very private, let us learn to handle it privately,\u201d Dr Tetteh advised.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the Police have reminded the general public, especially the religious community, of the law on the publication of false news, as part of efforts to control the rate at which some men of God, especially prophets put fear into Ghanaians through prophecies,<\/p>\n

The Police Service has therefore called for continuous compliance with the law. The Police expressed gratitude to faith-based groups and individuals, for their compliance with the law so far, particularly in communicating prophecies.<\/p>\n

While this has protected the rights and freedoms of those who are normally affected by these prophecies, the Police said, it has also fostered a society free of needless panic, fear and alarm.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe urge the general public, especially faith-based groups and individuals to continue to be patriotic and abide by the law, to ensure that the prevailing state of law, order and security in our beloved country is maintained. The Police will like to remind the public that while we have the right to practice our faith and freedom of speech as guaranteed by our constitution and democratic values, we want to reiterate that the enjoyment of these rights are subject to respect for the rights and freedoms of others and for the public interest.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs we have come to consider December 27th as Prophecy Communication Compliance Day, the Ghana Police Service is once again urging religious communities to practice their faith within the legal framework. In the spirit of the season, we wish everyone Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year,\u201d the statement said.<\/p>\n

Following this directive which was first issued in 2021, the prophets were unable to deliver their prophecies in the manner that they had earlier been doing.<\/p>\n

For instance, Founder and Leader of the Prophetic Chapel Hill Prophet Nigel Gaisie said he delivered some of his prophecies for the year 2021 in a manner that wouldn\u2019t disregard the directive given by the Police.<\/p>\n

After delivering all his prophecies on the 31st night, he urged his church members and all others that \u201cThese are the only prophecies I have for you, if I have seen death and you don\u2019t want me to tell you that is ok, I won\u2019t be used as the scapegoat.\u201d<\/p>\n

He had earlier said he would give his prophecies no matter what the revelations were because he was not a coward to be intimidated by the warning against the publication of death prophecies.<\/p>\n

\u201cI read it somewhere that you have to bring material evidence of the prophecy. Who has ever dreamt and has material evidence of your dream? The greater component of prophecy is a dream. What they are saying doesn\u2019t wash but for me, we will have a way.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe will cross, I will prophesy in all confidence, there will not be any shadow of doubt, I will speak the mind of God. Personally, I am not one of the cowards, I have been called by God, I have an assignment and whoever is coming after the church is making a big mistake,\u201d he told in an interview.<\/p>\n

The Leader of the Glorious Word Power Ministries Rev. Owusu Bempah who was also unhappy with the directive cautioned the Inspector General of Police against enforcing laws on prophets and their activities in Ghana.<\/p>\n

\u201c<\/b>Mr, Dampare, you came to meet prophecy and prophecy will outlive your era. I have no issue with you but don\u2019t bring your issues to prophets. If someone commits an illegality deal with him or her but don\u2019t touch the prophets,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

He added that his actions might breed dire consequences on the nation should that happen.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m pleading with you, don\u2019t touch pastors, preachers, prophets and anything Christians alone. Leave Christians alone. Muslims also prophesy. You work for the government and will be paid by the government so leave me alone to focus on my work because my reward is in heaven.\u201d<\/p>\n

Source: 3NEWS.COM<\/b><\/p>\n

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